Weekly Live Webinars

RootsTech learning continues year round in our weekly live webinars.

Upcoming Live Webinars


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Session was published in 2026

Announcement

We’re making some exciting updates to how we bring RootsTech Webinars to you! While we get things ready, explore our null. We’ll be back before you know it!

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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 1:00:00
Session was published in 2026

Heritage Travel Hacks for a Meaningful Family Holiday

Janine Simons Atwan

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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 1:00:00
Session was published in 2026

Discovering the Past, One Headstone at a Time​

Colette Hokanson

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October Webinars


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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 15:13
Session was published in 2026

Festival Latinoamericano: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!We're visiting the Festival Latinoamericano in Provo to explore the traditions, stories, and cultures that make Hispanic and Latino communities so vibrant. Come celebrate with us and discover ways to honor and preserve your family's heritage.How are you celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month?

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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 32:01
Session was published in 2026

New FamilySearch Memories Slideshow Feature | Meet the Engineers Who Built It

Ryan Bey, Maggie Bronson, Janet Worden

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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 1:00:00
Session was published in 2026

Heritage Travel Hacks for a Meaningful Family Holiday

Janine Simons Atwan

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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 1:00:00
Session was published in 2026

Discovering the Past, One Headstone at a Time​

Colette Hokanson

September 2026


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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 54:54
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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 57:07
Session was published in 2026

El Sistema de Castas - In Theory and in Practice

Jensen Cordon

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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 1:04:45
Session was published in 2026

My Family is From Where?: What to do when family lines lead to unfamiliar places

Megan Young McClanahan

August 2026


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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 1:02:52
Session was published in 2026

How Do I Read That? AI Assistance in Old Records

Colette Hokanson

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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 47:35
Session was published in 2026

Helping Caregivers of Dementia Patients Capture Family Stories Using Technology

Cathi Nelson, Ellen Goodwin

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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 57:29
Session was published in 2026

Tracing Immigrant Ancestors to Australia

Raymon Naisbitt

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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 48:42
Session was published in 2026

Finding Ordinance-Ready Names on Ancestry.com

Jimmy Zimmerman, Hunter Cannon, Sarah Hammon

July 2026


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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 47:44
Session was published in 2026

Using Census Records to Trace Your Family's Immigration and Origins

Annette Unrau

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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 55:11
Session was published in 2026

Discovering Your Family’s Story at the Church History Library

Emily Stanford Schultz, Susan Emily Fife

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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 1:08:15
Session was published in 2026

Using Google Maps for Family History

Raymon Naisbitt

June 2026


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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 36:23
Session was published in 2026

FamilySearch Labs Rapid Fire: 3 New Features

Sarah Hammon, Mike Davis, Mary Ebert

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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 1:04:48
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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 55:03
Session was published in 2026

Found Together: The Kingstree 435 Story

Thom Reed, Shelley Viola Murphy, Pastor David Hill, Sharon Styles

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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 40:46
Session was published in 2026

Start Your Story: Easy Ways to Explore Your Family with FamilySearch

Sarah Hammon, Dan Call, Kiersten Thompson Pulham, Bryan Austad

May 2026


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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 1:07:40
Session was published in 2026

Heritage Travel Hacks for a Meaningful Family History Vacation

Janine Simons Atwan

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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 52:33
Session was published in 2026

The 1926 Ireland Census 

Senia Foster Kirk

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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 1:21:09
Session was published in 2026

Beyond the Prompt: Take Your AI To The Next Level

Mark Thompson

April 2026


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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 55:09
Session was published in 2026

DNA and Family History: The Basics

Debbie Gurtler

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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 57:54
Session was published in 2026

I’ve taken a DNA test, now what do I do?

Geoffrey Fröberg Morris

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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 1:08:24
Session was published in 2026

Online DNA Tools to Solve Family History Mysteries

Tanner Blair Tolman

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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 1:06:37
Session was published in 2026

The Power of Proof: Mastering the Five Steps of Record Evaluation

Alyssa Gamble Martinez, Julia A. Anderson, Savannah Larson, Janalee McBride, Colette Hokanson

March 2026


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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 23:31
Session was published in 2026

Best of RootsTech 2026

Jonathan Wing, Rhett Dabling, Rachel Crump Matheus

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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 54:17
Session was published in 2026

Norwegian Research 101

Savannah Larson

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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 1:06:04
Session was published in 2026

A Toboggan Ride Through Canadian Records, eh!

Lianne Kruger

February 2026


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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 24:19
Session was published in 2023

Getting Started With African American Research

Lyn Rasmussen, Julia A. Anderson

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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 44:29
Session was published in 2026

FamilySearch Reveals What’s Happening Globally at RootsTech 2026

RootsTech 2026 is almost here, join FamilySearch for teasers as we highlight new experiences and reveal features you won’t want to miss. Hear how FamilySearch teams from around the world are working to make your family history easier to discover! Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time to be part of the excitement!

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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 53:22
Session was published in 2026

RootsTech Stories: Gardiner Brothers in Ireland & Jessica Soho in the Philippines

Join us behind the scenes as the production team walks you through how they filmed Jessica Soho and the Gardiner Brothers for their RootsTech 2026 virtual keynotes. We’ll watch the highlight video together, talk through the filming process, and share the meaningful moments that stood out. Get a first look at what’s coming—and jump into the live chat with your questions!

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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 25:36
Session was published in 2025

Relatives at RootsTech: Who Will You Find?

Jonathan Wing, Sarah Hammon, Daniel G. Dornelles

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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 48:05
Session was published in 2025

Inside the Making of José Hernández and Zico’s RootsTech Stories

Join us for a special livestream as we dive into the behind-the-scenes creation of the José Hernández and Zico keynote videos for RootsTech 2026. We will watch the highlight video together and you'll hear directly from the production team about the storytelling from their work with these remarkable speakers. Tune in live, bring your questions, and enjoy this early look at what’s coming to RootsTech 2026!

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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 50:58
Session was published in 2026

What to Expect at RootsTech 2026: AI, Tech & New Innovations

Sarah Hammon

January 2026


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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 1:01:44
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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 34:45
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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 55:59
Session was published in 2025

Tracing Irish Immigrants in New York City Part 1

Raymon Naisbitt

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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 1:05:59
Session was published in 2025

Tracing Irish Immigrants in New York City Part 2

Raymon Naisbitt

FamilySearch Learning


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Session was published in 2026
This session is part of a series

FamilySearch 101

Learn the basics of using FamilySearch.org!

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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 31:04
Session was published in 2025

Overview of FamilySearch

Hailey Thompson

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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 42:05
Session was published in 2024

Searching on FamilySearch

Jalyse Ortiz

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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 57:51
Session was published in 2025

I Didn't Know You Could Search Like That!

Debbie Gurtler

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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 03:47
Session was published in 2024

Introduction to FamilySearch Labs

Lyle Toronto

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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 1:00:04

US Research Sessions


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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 58:19
Session was published in 2025

Getting Started with U.S. Genealogy: Finding your American Roots

Janalee McBride

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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 1:00:40
Session was published in 2025

Tracing Your U.S. Immigrant Back to their Hometown

Debbie Gurtler

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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 1:02:31
Session was published in 2025

Certifying Citizenship: An Introduction to U.S. Naturalization Records

Alyssa Gamble Martinez

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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 56:14
Session was published in 2025

Beyond the Brick Wall: Strategies for Pre-1850 U.S. Research

Julia A. Anderson

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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 23:08
Session was published in 2025

Sea to Shining Sea: How to Research in Every U.S. State

Andrew Koch

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This session language is Inggeris
Video duration is 1:03:56

Immigration and Genealogy

Enhance your research with this curated collection of immigration classes.